Category: Nebraska
Surviving a Grizzly Bear Attack
Being attacked by a grizzly bear was bad in itself. Now imagine your friends left you for dead and you had to crawl 150 miles…
The Story of Hugh Glass
If you know Hugh Glass, then you most likely know him for his run in with a Grizzly Bear. There are many layers to a…
Trading in the 1800s
When you did business on the high plains in the 1800s, transactions often took place in trade items. That was certainly the case at the…
Lewis and Clark…or Alexander McKenzie
Have you heard of Lewis and Clark or Alexander McKenzie? Chances are you have heard of one but not the other and chances are if…
The Museum of Fur Trade
Today we say hello to our listeners on KSCR in Chadron, NE. They know of a long time museum that tells the story of the…
A Trip to the Rhino Barn
If you were going to a rhino barn, you’d of course expect to see rhinos, perhaps at a zoo. This place has a huge rhino…
An Amazing Site to See and Visit
In sharing these stories with you for over two decades I’ve seen a lot of interesting places, but I recently visited an unexpected gem –…
Volcanic Ash in Nebraska
When you think volcanoes spewing clouds of hot ash, you probably do not think of the state of Nebraska. But in just a moment, I’ll…
A 70 Year Heritage in Nebraska
Sometimes a station’s call letters can tell you a lot about the city or area from which it broadcasts. Today we say hello to our…
Time in a POW Camp
By the end of WW II, Bill Shuck was in POW camp with 9000 other English and American airman. This is his story of time…
Bailing Out of a Burning Plane
Bill Shuck’s B17 bomber had been struck by flack…and now he and the crew had to bail out of the burning plane to save their…
The First Taste of War in a B-17
Today we say hello to listeners on two new affiliates, KBRF in Fergus Falls, MN and KIMn Gilette, WY. Today’s features takes a look back…
From Church to Concert Series
Jason grew up singing on the farm and in church each Sunday. It led him to make it a career. But there’s much more to…
One of the Most Famous Americans
His work helped teach an entire nation to read and write within a matter of just a few years. In a moment we introduce you…
Lining Up for Repeat Purchases
Marketing and advertising are keys to getting a product known and bought by consumers. Perhaps no one did it better than a gentleman from Hasting,…
Part of the Meal for Troops
It was a part of some meals served to U.S. troops during World War II. However, you probably don’t associate this drink with life in…
The Story of Edwin Perkins
Today we say hello to our listeners on KHAS in Hastings, Nebraska. Residents have probably heard of a man named Edwin Perkins, but have you?…
Making An Investment in the Future
Shickley, Nebraska is a small town that’s made a big investment in its future. It’s been an important journey in sharing a story now that’s…
Dedicated Citizens Creating Positive Change
Today we return to a small town in Nebraska, five years after we first shared their story of how dedicated local citizens can create amazing…
Willa Cather’s Hometown
This place owes much of it’s identity to someone who passed away in 1947. As the years passed, holding on to that history became more…
